Auditor Kovack's Weekend Update
February 26,  2020

Auditor's Office In the News

 

 
 
 
 

Chatham Fire & Rescue recently held their end of the year awards and recognized Jared Arters as the Firefighter of the Year and Lisa Mokos and the E.M.T. of the year.  Congratulations and thank you for your service!

Numerous Black River High School students received the highest scores possible at the recent FFA regional evaluations at Lorain County JVS.  Molly Cordonnier, Zoey Bungard, Katlyn Kubitz, ChloeeHoward and Karissa Long all received perfect scores and gold rating on their book submissions. Cordonnier, Cassidy Mrakuzic and Joe Mennell all qualified for their Ohio FFA State Degree, the highest individual award a student can earn at Ohio FFA's state level.  Congratulations!
      
Congratulations to the Highland High School Debate team who won the Akron District Speech & Debate Tournament for the first time in school history and qualified to the State Tournament!  An additional 28 members also qualified for State.  Outstanding job!

I am NOT running for Medina County Commissioner and am not on the ballot for the March 17th primary.
It is my intention to run for Medina County Auditor again in 2022.
Without question, it is confusing this year!

I am very proud to offer a $500 Citizenship Scholarship to one senior each at Brunswick and Wadsworth High Schools.  Additionally, my office offers three $500 Career Tech Scholarships to students at all high schools throughout the county.  To apply go to our web page at Auditor Kovack.

Wishing you all the best for this week!
 
Mike Kovack
 
Sometimes, all it takes to survive the loneliness is to know
that someone, somewhere cares.
Suni Reneau
   
 
Recycle Holiday Lights 
Open now thru February 28. When you're done with those old holiday lights, recycle them! The Medina County Solid Waste District is collecting broken, burned out or tangled strings of lights for recycling.Drop off unwanted holiday light strings at the Medina County Solid Waste District's Specialty Waste area located at 8700 Lake Road in Seville. Monday - Friday: 6:00 am until 4:30 pm Saturday: 7:00 am until 12:00 pm. Info. 
 
Dancing with the Medina Stars 2020  
Join Faith in Action Medina County Caregivers  on Friday, February 28 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm for one of Medina County's most talked about events, Dancing With the Medina Stars 2020. Local "star" couples and dance teams will compete for the coveted People's Choice and Mirror Ball Trophies. Help us to raise funds to provide necessary transportation services to older adults, the homebound, and individuals with disabilities free of charge. Our services can be the one determining factor that allows them to remain living independently! Info. 
 
The Wind in the Willows: A Musical 
Medina County Show Biz Company presents The Wind in the Willows: A Musical Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 15. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays begin at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Adult tickets $15. Senior and student tickets $12. Performances will be held at Haddad Theater in the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway St., Medina. Info. 
 
Medina County Home & Garden Show 
Kick off spring at the Medina Home & Garden Show Saturday, March 7 through
Sunday March 8 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Medina County Community Center, 735 W. Lafayette Rd. Over 130 exhibitors can help you with your home projects from landscaping and lawn care to windows & doors, gutters, home improvement projects and lots more. Enjoy the colorful flowers and plants in the main garden and pick up some helpful tips from the Presentation Stage. Info.
Medina County Historical Society Trivia Night Fundraiser
The Medina County Historical Society is hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser Saturday, March  7 at 6:00 pm at the Medina Eagles Hall, 696 Lafayette Road, Medina. Tickets are $35 per person which will include your entry, snacks and food consisting of a mac & cheese bar, potato bar, pulled pork & chicken and salad bar. There will be a cash bar, 50-50 raffles and a Chinese raffle. Teams will be 1 - 8 people so get your best Trivia group together and have some fun while raising money for the Medina County Historical Society! All money raised will go to the preservation of the historic McDowell-Phillips House! Trivia game will be operated by Cleveland Awesome Trivia. Info or mchs@zoominternet.net or 330-635-5716.
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER  
J oin Greater Medina Chamber o Commerce on Thursday, March 12 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at Blue Heron Event Center, 3227 Blue Heron Trce., Medina. In addition to the Leadercast women speakers, the event will feature interactive vendor tables, live speakers - Barbara Daniel, Women's Journal, and Liz Ferro, Girls with Sole - and more! We're excited to welcome Katrina Morgan, speaker and author, as our host! Info. 
 
2020 Census  
The 2020 Census will gather information from Mid-March to July 31, with the official Census Day being April 1. All information is confidential, protected by law and only used to produced statistics.
 
Census statistics impact our daily lives, informing important decisions about funding for services and infrastructure such as health care, senior centers, jobs, political representation, roads, schools and businesses. Most grant money is determined through population statistics. These statistics accurately determine how many representatives each state has in Congress and inform the redrawing of congressional district boundaries.  
 
Personal information, including your address, gathered through the 2020 Census will not be shared with any level of law enforcement and can't be used against you. The sole purpose of the Census is to provide up-to-date statistics. Visit Census.gov to learn more about the 2020 Census.
Local Scholarships
The Medina County Arts Council 2020 Scholarship 

Eligibility: All Medina County graduating seniors who have been actively involved in the arts during high school and are continuing their education at a technical school, 2-year, or 4-year institution. Declaration of a major in the arts is not required to be eligible for this scholarship.
The amount of the scholarship shall be a one-time amount of $1,000 to be used toward tuition, books, or other school supplies. When proof of acceptance and enrollment have been verified by the selection committee, the money shall be paid directly to the student. The scholarship must be used during the school year immediately following the award. Info.  
 
Completed applications must be received or postdated no later than 11:59 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2020.  
2020 Medina County Auditor's Career Tech Scholarship 
The Medina County Auditor's Office Career Tech Scholarship shall be awarded to a senior graduating from a career technical training program at the Medina County Career Center, Wadsworth High School or a Medina County home schooler planning on further education in a career tech field.

The amount of the scholarship shall be $500 to be used toward tuition, books or other
school expenses. The money shall be paid directly to the student at the conclusion of
his/her senior year when proof of acceptance and enrollment has been verified by
the selection committee. Info. 
 
Completed applications must be submitted by  March 20, 2020.
2020 Auditor Kovack's Citizenship Scholarship  
The Medina County Auditor's  $500 Citizenship Scholarship is awarded to one senior each at Brunswick and Wadsworth High Schools.  ELIGIBILITY: Must be a 2020 Brunswick High School or Wadsworth High School graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better 
and reside in the Brunswick City School District or Wadsworth City School District.
Plan on attending a two or four-year degree program from an accredited community,
state or private college or university. Info.
 
Completed applications must be submitted by April 3, 2020.
American Association of University Women Medina County Scholarship Opportunity 
The Medina County Branch of the American Association of University Women is accepting applications for two $1500.00 scholarships to be given to a "non-traditional" woman undergraduate student who is attending an accredited college or university.   This applies to the 2020-2021 academic year and applicants must be a resident of Medina County. Applications are available through The Akron Community Foundation at www.akroncf.org/Students.  For more information email Jill Morton, Scholarship Committee Chairperson at jillmorton@zoominternet.net 
 
Completed Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 16, 2020.   
Other Events & Happenings 
   
Medina Girls Softball Association 2020 registration is now open.  There will be a T-Ball Division this year! Coaches and volunteers are needed Registration closes March 15, 2020.
Divisions are recommended by age: T-ball 3 to 5 years old  $25, Division 1- Coach Pitch, 6 to 8 years old $25, Division 2 - Girl and Coach Pitch, 9 to 11 years old $60, Division 3 - 12 to 14 years old $65, Division 4- 15 to 18 years old $65. Info.  
 
Thursday, February 27 
Mochas & Mentors will be hosted by Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce at Soprema Cafe, 617 School Dr., Wadsworth, in the Activity Room from 8:00 to 9:00 am. The guest speaker is Shaun Kapusinksi, Director, Technology and Operations at Sequoia Financial Group. Info. 

Friday, February 28
Ladies Night Out - Bunco Blowout! hosted by kidsFIRST Medina from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Fox Meadow Country Club, 4260 Fox Meadow Drive.  Info or email kidsfirstmedina@gmail.com.
 
Saturday, February 29 
The 21st Annual Commissioner's Charity Ball: An Evening in Venice will be held at Blue Heron Event Center, 3227 Blue Heron Trace, Medina, at 6:00 pm.  Info. 
 
Dancing with the Medina Stars 2020 will be held at Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Rd. at 6:00 pm. Local "star" couples and dance teams will compete for the coveted People's Choice and Mirror Ball Trophies. Funds raised provide necessary transportation services to older adults, the homebound, and individuals with disabilities free of charge. Info.  
      
Sunday, March 1 
The Medina County Historical Society will be holding an Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at 206 N. Elmwood. 2020 displays will recall 100 years ago with "Last Call Folks - the Nations Experiment with Prohibition." Info call 330-722-1341.  
 
Women's History Month Community Potluck and Presentation will be held at Unity of Medina, 787 Lafayette Rd., following the 10:30 am service. Historical presenter Kathy Kraus will portray Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for US President. Info. 
 
Monday, March 2
AARP Tax-Aides will be at Medina Library from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to provide free personal income tax assistance and form preparation for taxpayers.  Call Medina County Office for Older Adults at 330-723-9514 for an appointment. Info. 
      
Thursday, March 5 
Medina County Bicycle Task Force will have a meeting at Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway St., Medina, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Info.   
 
"Old School" Soup Supper hosted by Brunswick Area Historical Society will be held at the Brunswick Eagles, 349 Pearl Rd., from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. $10 Adults, $5 ages 4-12, Free ages 1-3. Info. 
 
Education Night for Teens and Adults will be held in  collaboration with the Children's Center of Medina County, the Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking and That Place for Teens, we will be hosting two programs. From 6:00 to 7:00 pm, middle school age kids will learn about human trafficking and internet warning signs to keep themselves safe online. From 7:00 to 8:00 pm, parents can learn about human trafficking awareness with a focus on social media. Both events are FREE to attend and we look forward to seeing everyone! Info.  
   
Friday, March 6
Main Street Wadsworth First Friday Event will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. "Donut" miss this First Friday. Need we say more? Shop local, dine local, and show lots of love to your downtown small businesses! Info. 
 
A Celebration of Youth Art Month will be on display March 6 through 29 around the Medina Historic District from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.  View student artwork in businesses around Public Square. The opening reception will be 6:00 pm at Huntington Bank lobby, 39 Public Square. Info. 
      
Saturday, March 7 
Kiwanis Spring Craft Fair will be held at Brunswick Rec Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Info.  
 
Coffee, Tea, and Autism will be held at Spokes II Cafe, 5741 River Styx Rd., Medina, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This support group is for anyone impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities. All are welcome. Info.    
 
6th Annual Reverse Raffle hosted by Medina County Fraternal Order of the Police- Lodge #205 and Medina County FOPA Lodge 99 will be held 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Info.  
 
Sunday, March 8 
Chatham Fireman's Association Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held at 6299 Avon Lake Rd., during weekends in March: Saturdays 12:00 to 6:00 pm and Sundays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Info call 330-635-0958 or artersfarms@gmail.com.  
 
Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chili Cook Off  will be held at VFW Post 9520 1439 S. Carpenter Rd. Brunswick, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and $200 Meat/Deli raffle.  Bring a nonperishable food item and get one free basket raffle ticket.   $50 prize for winning Chili.  Presale tickets $7 and $10 at door can be purchased in advance by calling Becky or at Brunswick VFW. Children under 12 are free. Info call 330-723-0116 or pocketparrot@juno.com.  
 
The Weymouth Preservation Society museum will exhibit historic photos and items about the Weymouth store, schools, gas station, and churches from 2:00 to 4:00pm. A special exhibit on Weymouth area photograph and autograph albums, diaries, journals and records. Also an exhibit of a 1920s classroom, a dollhouse made in Weymouth in 1957, and a model one-room schoolhouse.   Info.  
 
Sharon Center Heritage Society Open House
An open house will be held the first Sunday of each month until August at the 1840 Community House, 1375 Sharon Copley Road (on the circle), from Noon to 2 pm.  Displays include women's suffrage and military paraphernalia.  Parking is behind the house exiting off the northwest side of the traffic circle.  
 
K-9 Kapers will be held at Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park from 3:00 to 4:00 pm and provides dog owners with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will interest the dogs and their owners, while offering exercise and fun. All dogs must have an accompanying adult and be on a leash not more than eight feet long. participants must have control of their dogs at all times. We recommend bringing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free. Info. 
  
Monday, March 9 
AARP Tax-Aides will be at Medina Library from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to provide free personal income tax assistance and form preparation for taxpayers.  Call Medina County Office for Older Adults at 330-723-9514 for an appointment. Info.  
 
Tuesday, March 10
Medina County Historical Society membership meeting at the A.I. Root Community Center, 623 W. Liberty St., Medina at 7 pm.  Meetings are free and open to the public. 
 
Wednesday, March 11  
Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host an Estate and Trust Planning presentation at Medina County Achievement Center, 4691 Windfall Rd., at 6:00 pm. Info. 
 
Thursday, March 12   
Main Street Medina Ladies Night out from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in Medina Public Square. Head to Medina for a "tropical evening" of shopping, dining, and socializing. Pick up an event guide at the Medina County Visitors Bureau (32 Public Square), and then head out to the stores and restaurants for some fun. Hawaiian shirts and beach wear encouraged! Info. 
     
Friday, March 13   
Soprema Cafe Customer Appreciation Day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. $5.50 lunch special with corned beef Reuben sandwiches, kettle cooked potato chips, and chocolate mint brownies. Entertainment by Jim Gill's Celtic Cafe at 12:00 pm.  
 
Family Fun Night will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd. Float in the pool and enjoy the movie, "Toy Story 4." Cost is $10 per member families and $15 for nonmember families. Info. 
 
Saturday, March 14   
Brunswick Library will host a Living Library program from11:00 am to 1:00 pm. "Don't judge a book by its cover!"  What if we applied that to people?  Check out a "human book", an actual live person with a unique story, for a one-on-one 20 min. conversation to learn something new from someone who is different from you!  Info.  
 
The Lodi Harrisville Historical Society will host "An Evening with Frank Sinatra" at the Chatham Community Center .  Doors open at 5:30 pm.  Tickets are $30 each and include soup, salad, baked potato, dessert and a beverage.  Proceeds benefit the society.  Tickets are available at Lodi Music, Parkside Peddlers Antiques, by calling 330-635-7294 by texting Tickets to 330-242-3526 or by emailing ornchog@aol.com. 
 
Sunday, March 15   
Artrageous! The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons and musical genres culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. Event will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Medina City Schools Foundation. Info.
 
Local Fish Fries    
Saint Ambrose Parish Lenten Fish Fry will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in Hilkert Hall on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during lent, including Good Friday. Don't miss this year's weekly specials...Lobster Mac & Cheese, Fish Tacos, Glazed Salmon, and Crab Cakes. Be sure to grab a punch card on your first visit. Hot, fresh food.Dine In or Take Out. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Info. 
 
Beginning February 28th and every Friday through Lent, the Medina VFW Post 5137, 3916 Pearl Rd., will be having it's annual Fish Fries. This is open to the public. Serving time is 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Menu includes Lake Perch $10, Crunch Cod $8, Shrimp Dinner $7, Shrimp Basket $9, Chicken Strips $8, Fish Sandwich $4, Fish Sandwich with fries and coleslaw, Basket of Fries $1, Bowl of Coleslaw $1, Clam Chowder $3. All dinners include French Fries, Cole Slaw, Rolls, and Dessert (except Shrimp Basket). Info call 330-725-0884. 
 
Brunswick United Methodist Church will be serving its Friday Fish dinners starting February 28 through April 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Carry out s available. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 10, and kids 3 and under eat free. Homemade pierogies, mac and cheese, and desserts. Three types of fish will be served. Info. 
   
Spencer Historical Society and Black River Youth Sports 24th Annual Spencer Fish Fry will be held Friday, February 28 and every Friday through April 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Featuring 4-6 oz Fried Pollock Fillets or Chicken Fingers, Baked Potato or French Fries, Coleslaw or Applesauce, Dinner Roll, and Ice Cream (Chocolate or Vanilla). Cost: Adult Dinner $9, Senior Dinner (60+) $8.50, Child Dinner (Under 12) $4.50. Carryout orders are available by calling 330-648-2249 after 2:00 pm on day of Fish Fry.
 
Starting February 28 through April 10, the Lafayette United Methodist Church will offer fish fries every Friday nigh (except March 6) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Cost is $8.00 and includes baked or fried shrimp or fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, and french fries or cheesy potatoes. Dessert is for donation. carry out available. Info or call 330-725-6176.  
NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY
 
Medina grad tabbed as U.S. Space Force Colonel
"In the not-so-distant future, we really could be at a place where 5G internet and precision weather updates are available in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean," said U.S. Air Force, Lt. Colonel Christopher Fernengel, describing work in tracking man-made space objects that's earned him a promotion to Colonel in the newly-commissioned U.S. Space Force.

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Medina nurse performs heartwarming song for patient being moved to hospice care
MEDINA, Ohio - The final days of someone's life are never easy, but a nurse at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital went above and beyond to give one last surprise to a patient being moved to hospice care.
Annamarie Berg had been in the field for about a year and a half, and had worked at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital for about a year.


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Brunswick commits $2.75 million to roads
BRUNSWICK - A budget more than triple what's seen in an average year will be put toward asphalt and concrete street repairs in the city of Brunswick.
On Monday, City Council authorized City Manager Carl DeForest to seek public bids for its 2020 Asphalt Road Program on an estimated $2.25 million budget and its 2020 Concrete Repair Program on an estimated $510,000 budget.

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Music in Medina County
 
Brunswick
 
   
 
                  
        Medina                                       Wadsworth
            Sully's                                                                   Sonnets 
            JoJo's                                                                   Galaxy 
   High Low Winery                                                     The Sub Station 
    Thirsty Cowboy                                                     Filia Cellars Winery 
     CinDees Place  
Employment Opportunities
 
Search all the local job sites HERE
 
Account Clerk - Medina County Sanitary Engineer. INFO. 
 
Census Taker - U.S. Census Bureau. INFO.   
 
IT Support Generalist - Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities. INFO. 
 
Dishwasher - Courthouse Pizzeria, Medina. INFO. 
 
Resident Assistant (Part-Time Days) - Western Reserve Masonic Community, Medina. INFO.  
 
Bartender -  P.J. Marley's, Medina. INFO. 
 
Store Associate (Full-Time) - Aldi, Brunswick. INFO. 
 
Caregiver - Brookdale Medina South. INFO.
 
Receptionist - The Echelon, Medina. INFO. 
 
Retail Store Associate -  CVS, Medina. INFO.  
 
Lot Associate - The Home Depot, Wadsworth. INFO.   
 
Master Plans Examiner - Medina County Building Department. INFO.  
 
Activities Assistant (Full-Time) - The Village of St. Edward, Wadsworth. INFO. 
 
Correction Officer - Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. INFO.  
 
Health Services Coordinator  - Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities. INFO. 
 
Maintenance/Electrical - Medina County Career Center. INFO.    
 
Repair Worker - Medina County Maintenance Department. INFO.  
   
 
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